HDB introduces new package deal for BTO flat buyers
HDB offers doors and sanitary fittings under latest option
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The Housing Board has introduced a doors-and-sanitary fittings package for Build-To-Order (BTO) flats launched from September.
The package costs between $3,190 and $4,330, depending on the flat type.
Home owners say this scheme goes some way to address concerns about the cost of the HDB's doors-only package, which costs about $3,000 on average for four- and five-room flats.
Under HDB's Optional Component Scheme (OCS), buyers can opt to pay for extra finishes such as flooring and internal doors. They pick their options when selecting their flat at HDB Hub, and can use their Central Provident Fund or mortgage loan for this.
Background story
PRICE DISPARITY
Why are private contractor rates cheaper? HDB is buying and installing in bulk. It doesn't make sense to me.
- Mr Muhammad Suhaimi, on the difference in rates for door fittings
What it costs
- Punggol Edge
(Build-To-Order five-room flat)
Launched in: May 2012
Flooring for living/dining room and bedrooms: $5,900
Internal doors: $2,830
- Keat Hong Quad
(Build-To-Order five-room flat)
Launched in: September2012
Flooring for living/dining room and bedrooms: $6,100
Internal doors and sanitary fittings: $4,330
